The undesirable change in food items which makes it unsafe for consumption is called food _________

decay

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spoilage

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poisoning

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preservation

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The correct option is B spoilage
Food spoilage is the process by which food becomes unsuitable for eating. Spoilt food shows undesirable changes like change in colour, odour, texture and taste of food item. Eating spoilt food can make a person fall sick.

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